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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax W60

 Fujifilm JX550 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W60 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax W60

 Fujifilm JX550 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the W60.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and W60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax W60
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $300